"I am not an animal in my personal life. But in the ring there is an animal inside me. Sometimes it roars when the first bell rights. Sometimes it springs out later in a fight. But i can always feel it there, driving me and pushing me forward. It is what makes me win. It makes me enjoy fighting" - Author: Roberto Duran
I heard him say in an interview once, when they asked him if he'd be willing to fight a heavyweight, he said "I'd fight any man and most animals." I thought that said a lot about his mindset.
Duran was the kind of boxer who could waltz into his opponent's hometown, beat the tar out of him, and leave with the crowd cheering his name. One of the most complete and exciting fighters in history without a shadow of a doubt.
Only thing Duran lacked was discipline, he had power, defense, speed, boxing iq, fearless. If he stayed dedicated and disciplined I think he would’ve gone down as the best boxer to ever live next to Muhammad Ali
@@putoelquelolea3193 that is one thing about a fighter being so great. They realize they are so good that they can win with not much training. And Duran was deep into his career at that point, so many fights, you get tired of it (training) it's just a natural human thing. Duran was usually in top shape in his younger years.
What flavor is the Kool-Aid for you, Les? Roberto Duran quit in the 8th round against Sugar Ray Leonard because he was going to get knocked out. He was knocked out by Thomas Hearns in the second round with a monstrous right hand and that came after Hearns humiliated Duran in the first round. Duran didn’t even know where his corner was located.
@@putoelquelolea3193 the story of this doc for me is that he didn't lack discipline. it took him longer than 6 weeks or 90 days to find it but how do you explain him beating barkley?
To be the smallest of the 4 kings and be the first to challenge marvin hagler is legendary in itself. Duran was the only fighter to go the distance with hagler in his 12 successful title defenses. Absolute legend
He had around 70 pro fights and went up multiple weight classes to do so. They definitely didn’t get a prime Duran. I didn’t realize how good he was. I watched him in the 80s but he was old from so many fights and wars. I was born in the 70s and started watching boxing in the early 80s. Free on ABC if I remember right.
It was 15 rounds in that fight! Leonard and Hagler was the first 12 round middleweight Hampton ship fight! Leonard would not sign the contract unless it was only 12 rounds. Hagler obviously wanted the fight so bad he signed the contract anyway!
Among the famed 'Four Kings' of the 80s, Duran stands out the greatest in my humble opinion. The manner in which he conquered his own weight division and the others beyond his own weight class is a grand display of his greatness as a boxer. It does not really matter if he lost to his contemporaries due to his own mistakes, his magnificent redemption of himself far outweighs the shortcomings he had. Thank you for this, Mr. Vincent. You truly gave 'Mano de Piedras' the honor due to him in this documentary. God bless you, man!
He quit in the middle of a fight. Taking nothing from Duran but he quit in the middle of an ass kicking. Still one of the greatest to ever do it but nah.
@@neilbaesel3767Yeah but we are taking about guys who were in their prime and 2 weight classes above him. He was in his early 30s when he fought them. And he still beat Leonard and put up a great fight against Hagler.
Panamanian here! After Duran Vs Leonard 1, my grandpa went to the club in his hometown, and Duran showed up to visit a girl he had been seeing there. He bought everyone drinks the entire night and my grandpa says he’s never been more drunk then that night 😭 Great to see you cover Duran finally
My Dad use to box he was born in Belize he met Duran in Panama City when he was a teenager he said Duran was very intimidating but was a man of the people you can shake his hand and pat him on the shoulders Duran would give money to anyone
Man what a Glorious time in Boxing. My Dad just passed away this past October 😢 and he trained amateur boxers and me and my deceased older brother were 2 of his fighters. We would watch Roberto Duran like a Sitcom on syndication, the man is more than a legend.
When Tyson said, I wanted to be like Duran, that means... he's special. Tyson and Duran have the stare downs on point every time! You got me saying Boom, perfecr timing for anything good coming up. Thanks Joe Vincent!
@@Whiterun_Gaurd Tyson loves pigeons and frosted flakes, Duran likes Ice cream and good parties. Both hit incredibly hard and their tenacity is equal. Yet, Duran will talk trash and beat you senseless. Tyson, his fists were his words. I love both of them and they were a good piece of childhood.
Unfortunately, the footage of Duran's wins over Sugar Ray and Iran Barkley were absent here. Copyright issues? The documentary was fantastic nonetheless. It sucked to see footage of 'No Mas' and a brutal knockout at the hands of Hitman Hearns without getting footage of Duran's biggest wins against Leonard in their first fight and the greatest win/accomplishment against Iran Barkley. The win against Davey Moore was shown though. Again, copyright issues win some and not others?
The Duran years are never to be forgotten! Duran, winning from lightweight to middleweight! Experts put him in the category of top 5 all time greatest boxers...even over guys that defeated him!!
He absolutely is above the rest of the fabulous 4. The guy was 72-1 before the fab 4 was even a thing!! He was a small guy moving out of the division he dominated for so long, and the only one to beat Leonard. Those fights don’t define Durans career, but the casuals don’t have a clue.
Duran hit so hard, Leonard thought someone else was in the ring with him. 'Hands of Stone' Panama's best and greatest Lightweight ever. Roberto Duran. 🏆
That's what people forget, out of the four kings he was the smallest. Yet defeated Leonard, the others didn't ( don't come at me with the decision over Haggler, I know my boxing history. In the books that's what it will say a W to Leonard)
@@danielaravena3217 1) Leonard 2) Hagler 3) Duran 4) Hearns Idk how you can put Duran first when he lost against Leonard, Hagler, and Hearns, while Ray Leonard defeated Duran, Hagler, and Hearns. Regardless, they were all great
You have completed the Four Kings of Boxing. Loved each and everyone of those videos. I would like to request a video on Joe Calzaghe the Italian Dragon. Very underated Joe
@@patriotoutloud1511 Trust me. If Joe Vincent makes a calzaghe video, u are in for a treat my friend. He's one of the few boxers aside from Rocky Marciano, Floyd Mayweather and Ricardo Lopez to retire unbeaten
Duran is a living legend. To win at that many weight classes and even at an age when most fighters are garbage speaks for itself. The Barkley fight was just the cherry on top of an utterly unbelievable career. Duran has to be in consideration for the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time. The true warrior.
Just yesterday I was looking for career highlights of Duran and thought "so weird vincent hasnt done one about Duran yet". Only took you a day to deliver. Great content as always!
I’m from Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦 and believe me even in this generation they know who Roberto Duran is. The part where the champ dies with aids and he hugs him made me tear up. You would have had to live in those times to understand the misinformation about that virus to understand. So for him to go and hug that man and show him respect and dignity shows he was a true friend. Great sportsmanship on his part. It’s complete now, four KINGS will never be forgotten 👑 👑 👑 👑.
I’ve been to Panama City. Down town is one of the most bustling, modern day looking cities, just like what you’d see almost anywhere else in the world. But if one were to pan the city skyline, they’d see gleaming office towers that would abruptly turn to some of the poorest slums. A city of “the have’s and the have nots
I laughed, I cried, I questioned everything.. and all before I even clicked the play button. Some of your finest work Mr. Vincent. Been waiting for this for a long time, well worth the wait.
THIS, this is the one I've been waiting for. Thank you. People sadly talk about him and think about him his higher weight divisions, but when I studied tape coming up I was blown away to learn how light he really was in his prime. There has never been a lightweight that will touch what duran was. 62-1 54 ko's and avenged his only blemish at his real weight class. Only fought the toughest, back when boxing wasn't the bullshit it's become. There is not doubt in my mind that he is the single greatest lightweight of all time.
Absolutely agree about the bs. All of the promotions, belts and divisions keeping the best fighters and bouts from being made so they could print more money. It literally stole the passion and reverence for me as a fan. Almost 40 now but as a teen I couldn't articulate what or why it was happening as a young man but I knew I was so frustrated and eventually disgusted certain fights wouldn't be made due to rival television brands and companies.
@@Ooohh-v3i and yet today he's undeniably considered the greatest light weight of all time, 50 years later, the fighter of the decade of the 70's, one of the 4 kings of boxing, and had the greatest fight ever recorded.
What I like about Robert Duran is his honesty and sincerity. And he was on the side of the poor. He was Boxing World's Robin Hood. And he's the best boxer ever to live. For that reason, I rank him above Muhamed Ali. And joe Fraiser was the real Rocky.
In the early 70's I saw a Roberto Duran fight and that was the start of a journey. Maybe it's because him and I are the same age, regardless his tenacity, his will to prevail and acceptance of who the real adversary in life really was inspired me to this day. I lost track of how many videos I've watched of his fights, they are like a touchstone in life. Hand me my mouth piece!
He fought in the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's and 00's!! He fought until he was 50. But this excellent video covers the great period of Lightweight champion in 1972 (aged 21) to Middleweight champion in 1989 (aged 37). The majority of his losses were from aged 37-50!! Along with Tyson and Hagler, my favorite boxer of all time.
The greatest fighter of all time in my opinion. Too many people place emphasis on his fabulous 4 series of bouts, what people don’t realise is that he was already the greatest lightweight of all time before those guys even fought each other!!! 72-1 !!
@@rico14 They don't realise or even ask themselves the question, if the other 3 were lightweights like Duran, how would they fare against him? In my opinion Duran beats them all on his best day. Look at how Duran did against Hagler, the greatest lightweight ever moving up and giving the greatest middleweight of all time one hell of a close fight.
Duran is a super cool guy, met him in a bar in Panama called el chante a few years ago, and he was drinking beer and was quite the character. Truly one of the greats!
leonard getting a rematch that soon after the first fight is ridiculous but that's what he did: get unfair advantages based on his celebrity. i wish duran had beat leonard in the second fight too.
Roberto Duran is not just a 'Hands of Stone' but also a 'Heart of Lion'. Watching his battle with Iran Barkley is like watching 'Rocky vs. Clubber Lang' in _Rocky 3_ (my favorite of all Rocky's). Great respect to you Champ!🥇🏆🥊
Buddy I’m ecstatic you have made a video on Duran. He was before my time but hands down my favourite fighter ever in any combat sport. Very well done. Thank you for what you do.
This is awesome, thank you. Physiologically, just look at the width of his clavicles (shoulder bones) in proportion to the size of his frame, he is a beast. The torque he can create from his centre line with such broad bone structure accounts for the blows that 'dont look much' but still KO people. You can't learn this type of power, you're either born with it or you'e not.
No, Duran had incredible waist and knee movement and upper and lower body combination, making him extremely balanced on his feet but more importantly that allowed him to put the weight of his whole body on every punch, every jab and even most uppercuts. As for the shoulder, of course he had a strong and wide shoulder but that's very common in the lower weights
6:33 "Boom perfect timing" Man oh man I have waited for this one......Duran was a mfn LEGEND....the way he strung together combos made it look wild and random but it was calculated and precise......another fantastic video from the best editor on TH-cam.......Mr. Vincent you are gold my man
Such an amazing era of boxing! Wish boxing was like this today! MOST Boxers today are more worried about staying undefeated and not fight the very best
Thank you for this. Easily my favorite fighter of all time. He had everything, Tenacity, Chin, Heart, Power, Meanness, and a vastly underrated defense. It was an honor to watch his career.
The lil kid at the 14:00 min mrk was epic. Had to see that speed a couple more times. Slow down the video and y'all will see. Great job Sir Vincent. Awesome documentary as always. Salute
Hands of stone was no joke! Oh his best and most conditioned day, I don’t think there was anyone at lightweight or welterweight that could beat him! He had defense, handspeed, in fighting, intelligence, and a scary will to win! There wasn’t anything he didn’t have! So glad you made this about him. I have been waiting🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
@The Trash Patrol Duran was old, had just come off of beating Moore and almost taking Hagler's title. In no way should Duran of signed to fight Hearns after those 2 fights. At his age, he needed a couple of softer fights prior to Hearns. Promoters needed the Hearns vs Duran fight to set up the Hearns vs Hagler fight. Duran came into the fight unprepared and Hearns made him pay. If the Duran of Montreal had shown up, might have been a different story. Supposedly, Duran was partying in Miami and was drunk, one of Hearns people came up to Roberto and said he had a 100 grand in his briefcase and would give it to him if he signed to fight Tommy. Duran's drinking got him in trouble again. Duran took that fight for the money.
Excellent video. Duran was the best lightweight ever. I was at that fight in A.C. when Duran beat Barkley. I’d say about 80% of the crowd was for Duran.
Duran is under Sugar Ray Robinson for my vintage P4P list. Boxers who have been in more than 3 weight classes, you know that they're a real deal and a legend. One of the greatest.
I only discovered your channel recently Joseph.. & think I’ve watched over half of your videos already! Your work is an art in itself, bravo to you sir!
Duran was my dads favourite boxer. He was the one who introduced me and my older bro into boxing and we love it. Loved seeing people transform into stars, even getting into the ring ourselves trying to hit like Duran. This man is a legend outside of boxing.
Thank you for uploading this. One of the greatest 'of all time' no questions & to be honest one of my time five boxers of any era or weight division. Robert Duran was a monster and tactical fighter.
I’m Panamanian, from colon. This was so beautiful to watch I felt so proud 🥹 for my country wow what a legend 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦what a inspiration he was to the boxing world 🥊💪🏽❤️❤️🇵🇦Que Viva!!! Panama 🇵🇦
I was so tired today from work but as soon as I opened up TH-cam and saw Joe Vincent and Roberto Duran I smiled! We need to get something on Aaron Pryor or Victor Galindez and I’ll die happy!
If you could do a Julio Cesar Chavez video, you will have completed my favorite boxers of all time. You do amazing work and your documentaries on boxing are the absolutely best! Boom! Perfect timing!
You nailed it again Joe....One of my absolute favourite fighters of all time and top 3 of all time in my opinion. If he came in shape .... pretty much unbeatable.
The hands of stone a monster in the ring. Had it all strength speed footwork iron jaw and defense. Couldn’t be beat on his best day. Great video hope you see one of Mexican legend and all time great Julio Cesar Chavez soon
Boom! Perfect timing. Duran is one of my favorite fighters ever. Like they said in the documentary, wins and losses were secondary to how great the fights were.
Great documentary. Roberto Duran will be great for years and years. A hard-working boxer, persistent and courageous man. After the No mas he didn't care at all, and returned to do what made him famous: boxing to win. Congratulations Panama.
I grew up watching all these fighters, Duran is a legend without a doubt, greatest era in boxing, even my Uncle agreed Dick McTaggart MBE, his record in the UK , ABA, 634 fights, lost 24,l won 610, another legend and a true gentleman
2 weeks before the Tommy Hearns fight he was here in Miami drinking and partying hard on night clubs,where I met him. His wild outside of the ring life took a lot of his natural ability as a fighter.
Duran's style was the perfect style to counter the dancing/running BS style of boxing. No boxer can be called to have a perfect style in boxing but perhaps Roberto's style was the closest to the perfection. Artur Beterbiev also has a very similar fighting/mauling style like Roberto Duran.
@@BLAHBLAH-po4wc great defensive fighters; SRL told Howard Cosell after their first fight; "he's not easy to hit" Vinny Paz stated that Duran was hard to hit as an old man I would hate to see what he is like when he was 25.
@@swmita im only 15 but i wished i would have loved to see him and other legends fight in their primes on the most amazing arenas in the world, I hope 1 day ill become like them in the ring!
@@BLAHBLAH-po4wc beautiful aspirations. Depending on your style that is most adaptive to the way you are boxing studying all of those great fighters is one way to learn the sweet science, and then from there adapt it to your own style that suits you best. I was for the most part always a boxing fan, my dad used to say there was never anyone like Sugar Ray Robison, he could do it all. However, my true love for the sport started when Bill Gallo a sports cartoonist and columnist was on a show evaluating the top three fighters of all time, in their respective weight division. When they got to the lightweight division, I think they gave Duran the nod for the top spot, AND this was long before his fight with SRL and anyone else in the higher weight divisions. Anyway, they showed this old black and white film clip of Duran fighting this Japanese fighter. In normal speed it looked like the Japanese fighter was all over Duran. It was happening too fast, then they showed it in slow motion where Duran was dodging almost every one of those punches, I think that counted off over 10 punches, then doing a move with what they later called the Waltz and did the same to his opponent. The difference is Duran connected with his punches. SRL in his interview with Howard Cosell after his 1st fight with Duran acknowledged that "Duran is not easy to hit" . SRL had an 8-inch reach advantage, extremely difficult to overcome. One of the best inside fighters the sport has ever seen, so good even Hagler was cautious. Anyway enjoy it for the art it is. Fighters to study and read up on in my opinion are Willy Pep, Harry Grebb, Marcel Cerdan more recently not so notable but overlooked great fighters in the smaller division would be Johnny Tapia, and a great we never really got to see his full potential was Salvador Sanchez.
Another incredible short film. If any younger generations want to know about fighters from any era I’ll point them to this channel. Rock on Joe Vincent 🥊
I'm with bounty rogue cinaemax , almost broke my screen to watch. No joke Duran was a dude with legit heart. No matter what is said about his loses and total career , Roberto was a beast. No fux given, or taken.
you know its crazy this is the only real what I would call Roberto Duran highlight... very uncovered fighter. thank you so much for doing this, incredible watch the first time round, I'm watching this again for the 2nd time. incredible fighter, incredible job by you.
Your videos are cutting edge, the documentaries so inspiring, Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran, Louis, McClellan, Tyson, Lewis....etc thanks so much for making me fall in love once more with the History of Boxing...their stories are true inspirations and your documentaries a blessing
That was the era of boxing that I enjoyed the most and I was lucky to meet Duran in Panama at his restaurant when I visited Panama in 2011. He showed me his lightweight championship belt and his classic fights were being played on TV in his restaurant. We had a long conversation about his career. I don't bother to spend time and money in boxing today because it is a travesty, and it doesn't come close to the era of boxing when Duran was in the game.
Never clicked on something so fast. Finally all the kings now have a documentary. Duran, Hagler, hearns, and Leonard
I love duran
Same here dude
Definitely. This is classic shit. Legends.
Yeah already new this would be a banger
I've been waiting for this one
"I am not an animal in my personal life. But in the ring there is an animal inside me. Sometimes it roars when the first bell rights. Sometimes it springs out later in a fight. But i can always feel it there, driving me and pushing me forward. It is what makes me win. It makes me enjoy fighting" - Author: Roberto Duran
At first i thought shouldn't "rights" be rings? Rights (primeros derechos de campana) means he now has the right to go forward and Fight.
Or Mabey Its That Little *SANTERA* Beast 👺 Inside The Ring That Make A Boxing *DIABLO* 🥊😈🥊
I heard him say in an interview once, when they asked him if he'd be willing to fight a heavyweight, he said "I'd fight any man and most animals." I thought that said a lot about his mindset.
What a legendary quote talking about the beast inside him
Horrific childhood, toughened his heart.
Duran was the kind of boxer who could waltz into his opponent's hometown, beat the tar out of him, and leave with the crowd cheering his name. One of the most complete and exciting fighters in history without a shadow of a doubt.
Only thing Duran lacked was discipline, he had power, defense, speed, boxing iq, fearless. If he stayed dedicated and disciplined I think he would’ve gone down as the best boxer to ever live next to Muhammad Ali
@@putoelquelolea3193 that is one thing about a fighter being so great. They realize they are so good that they can win with not much training. And Duran was deep into his career at that point, so many fights, you get tired of it (training) it's just a natural human thing. Duran was usually in top shape in his younger years.
Like triple G now.
What flavor is the Kool-Aid for you, Les? Roberto Duran quit in the 8th round against Sugar Ray Leonard because he was going to get knocked out. He was knocked out by Thomas Hearns in the second round with a monstrous right hand and that came after Hearns humiliated Duran in the first round. Duran didn’t even know where his corner was located.
@@putoelquelolea3193 the story of this doc for me is that he didn't lack discipline. it took him longer than 6 weeks or 90 days to find it but how do you explain him beating barkley?
To be the smallest of the 4 kings and be the first to challenge marvin hagler is legendary in itself. Duran was the only fighter to go the distance with hagler in his 12 successful title defenses. Absolute legend
I dont think this is an accurate comment! Hagler's last fight, which was a title defense, went the distance, too, against Sugar Ray Leonard.
***sucessful*** title defenses. His title defense against sugar ray wasnt that
@@leonardcharles59read it again. He said 'successful'
He had around 70 pro fights and went up multiple weight classes to do so. They definitely didn’t get a prime Duran. I didn’t realize how good he was. I watched him in the 80s but he was old from so many fights and wars. I was born in the 70s and started watching boxing in the early 80s. Free on ABC if I remember right.
It was 15 rounds in that fight! Leonard and Hagler was the first 12 round middleweight Hampton ship fight! Leonard would not sign the contract unless it was only 12 rounds. Hagler obviously wanted the fight so bad he signed the contract anyway!
Among the famed 'Four Kings' of the 80s, Duran stands out the greatest in my humble opinion. The manner in which he conquered his own weight division and the others beyond his own weight class is a grand display of his greatness as a boxer.
It does not really matter if he lost to his contemporaries due to his own mistakes, his magnificent redemption of himself far outweighs the shortcomings he had.
Thank you for this, Mr. Vincent. You truly gave 'Mano de Piedras' the honor due to him in this documentary.
God bless you, man!
I agree. In my humble opinion i think he is the p4p 🐐🇵🇦
He quit in the middle of a fight. Taking nothing from Duran but he quit in the middle of an ass kicking. Still one of the greatest to ever do it but nah.
@@andrem.thomas332Ass kicking?😅 He was hung over and couldn't catch a chicken 🐔 Do some research cause your stupidity is showing.😅
He was good, but got MAULED by Hearns, quit during a fight with Leonard, and couldn't best Hagler. A great one, but the weakest of the "4 Kings" IMHO.
@@neilbaesel3767Yeah but we are taking about guys who were in their prime and 2 weight classes above him. He was in his early 30s when he fought them. And he still beat Leonard and put up a great fight against Hagler.
Panamanian here! After Duran Vs Leonard 1, my grandpa went to the club in his hometown, and Duran showed up to visit a girl he had been seeing there. He bought everyone drinks the entire night and my grandpa says he’s never been more drunk then that night 😭 Great to see you cover Duran finally
Sorry to hear that.
@@PCgamerChannel what??
@@rauh-weltbegriff5584 That he's from Panama.
My Dad use to box he was born in Belize he met Duran in Panama City when he was a teenager he said Duran was very intimidating but was a man of the people you can shake his hand and pat him on the shoulders Duran would give money to anyone
@@PCgamerChannel huh why would he feel bad about that?
Man what a Glorious time in Boxing. My Dad just passed away this past October 😢 and he trained amateur boxers and me and my deceased older brother were 2 of his fighters. We would watch Roberto Duran like a Sitcom on syndication, the man is more than a legend.
Sorry for your loss
R.i.p to your dad
@@skankhunt438 Thank You
RIP
When Tyson said, I wanted to be like Duran, that means... he's special. Tyson and Duran have the stare downs on point every time! You got me saying Boom, perfecr timing for anything good coming up. Thanks Joe Vincent!
They were both from the streets.
@@Whiterun_Gaurd Tyson loves pigeons and frosted flakes, Duran likes Ice cream and good parties. Both hit incredibly hard and their tenacity is equal. Yet, Duran will talk trash and beat you senseless. Tyson, his fists were his words. I love both of them and they were a good piece of childhood.
The amount of work it must take to get all this old film and make such a quality video like this is amazing. One of the best Joseph Vincent
Yeah man thanks
@@jemuellaho7234 😢😅😢😢😢😢😮😅😢😊😅😢
@@lucasliveface3474?
Unfortunately, the footage of Duran's wins over Sugar Ray and Iran Barkley were absent here. Copyright issues? The documentary was fantastic nonetheless.
It sucked to see footage of 'No Mas' and a brutal knockout at the hands of Hitman Hearns without getting footage of Duran's biggest wins against Leonard in their first fight and the greatest win/accomplishment against Iran Barkley. The win against Davey Moore was shown though. Again, copyright issues win some and not others?
The Duran years are never to be forgotten!
Duran, winning from lightweight to middleweight! Experts put him in the category of top 5 all time greatest boxers...even over guys that defeated him!!
He should be in everyone's top 5 list
He absolutely is above the rest of the fabulous 4. The guy was 72-1 before the fab 4 was even a thing!! He was a small guy moving out of the division he dominated for so long, and the only one to beat Leonard. Those fights don’t define Durans career, but the casuals don’t have a clue.
As someone has said this already, he should be in everyone's top 5.
YES! Do the ol'GGL» type
'Ring Magazine's 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years'; therein, you will be told....
Duran hit so hard, Leonard thought someone else was in the ring with him. 'Hands of Stone' Panama's best and greatest Lightweight ever. Roberto
Duran. 🏆
I'd argue Panama's greatest boxer ever
Jesus is this stating the obvious or what? Almost litotes 😂
Let's not forget that his dad is of Mexican decent (Mexican American) from the state of Arizona.
@@JoseOrtiz-pz4iu Yes biological father. But apparently he ditched Roberto's mother while she was pregnant.
My favorite boxing story is Sugar ray leonard explaining that he had to push his teeth back forward every round against duran in the first fight
Incredible how a lightweight could excel at middleweight and de-thrown a big and strong middleweight in Barkley.
Duran's skill level made him a threat at multiple weight classes
And not dance on the outside, collar tie and bully a man much bigger then you and do it right in front of him
That's what people forget, out of the four kings he was the smallest. Yet defeated Leonard, the others didn't ( don't come at me with the decision over Haggler, I know my boxing history. In the books that's what it will say a W to Leonard)
1) duran 2) leonard 3) hagler 4) hearns
@@danielaravena3217 1) Leonard 2) Hagler
3) Duran 4) Hearns
Idk how you can put Duran first when he lost against Leonard, Hagler, and Hearns, while Ray Leonard defeated Duran, Hagler, and Hearns. Regardless, they were all great
You have completed the Four Kings of Boxing. Loved each and everyone of those videos.
I would like to request a video on Joe Calzaghe the Italian Dragon. Very underated Joe
I second! Let's make this happen Mr. Vicent. Cos we know nobody does it like you.
Who are the other 3?
@@loquatmuncher Hagler, Hearns and Leonard
I'm not sure who Joe Calzaghe is to be honest. Would love to see a documentary on a talented boxer that I don't recognize
@@patriotoutloud1511 Trust me. If Joe Vincent makes a calzaghe video, u are in for a treat my friend. He's one of the few boxers aside from Rocky Marciano, Floyd Mayweather and Ricardo Lopez to retire unbeaten
Duran is a living legend. To win at that many weight classes and even at an age when most fighters are garbage speaks for itself. The Barkley fight was just the cherry on top of an utterly unbelievable career. Duran has to be in consideration for the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time. The true warrior.
Yes!
Needs a movie real talk
@@LoveforballmplsHands of Stone
I knew of Duran in the 80’s and when I found out the terror he was in the 70’s my jaw dropped. He is with no doubt the best light weight ever.
Just yesterday I was looking for career highlights of Duran and thought "so weird vincent hasnt done one about Duran yet". Only took you a day to deliver. Great content as always!
Bro so was I.
BOOM perfect timing
Me too
same here
I’m from Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦 and believe me even in this generation they know who Roberto Duran is. The part where the champ dies with aids and he hugs him made me tear up. You would have had to live in those times to understand the misinformation about that virus to understand. So for him to go and hug that man and show him respect and dignity shows he was a true friend. Great sportsmanship on his part. It’s complete now, four KINGS will never be forgotten 👑 👑 👑 👑.
@Good Samaritan how are you gonna take Fauci seriously when he said Aids was airborne
Even made his daughter kiss him
I’ve been to Panama City. Down town is one of the most bustling, modern day looking cities, just like what you’d see almost anywhere else in the world. But if one were to pan the city skyline, they’d see gleaming office towers that would abruptly turn to some of the poorest slums. A city of “the have’s and the have nots
You know he was Mexican by his father
@@coreygolphenee9633 Fauci is the biggest criminal on earth.
I laughed, I cried, I questioned everything.. and all before I even clicked the play button. Some of your finest work Mr. Vincent. Been waiting for this for a long time, well worth the wait.
You cappin. How you cry before the video😂
😂😂😂
My dad's favorite fighter my favorite fighter ever I am 45. He has passed when I was 26. Thank you for this
That combination from Duran against Barkley is one of the greatest examples of boxing i’ve ever seen.
As a Panamanian and a boxing fan, you taking the time to make this excellent video means the world to me! Thank you!!
Agreed
Finally the kings saga is complete you the man joe nobody brings it home like you
THIS, this is the one I've been waiting for. Thank you. People sadly talk about him and think about him his higher weight divisions, but when I studied tape coming up I was blown away to learn how light he really was in his prime. There has never been a lightweight that will touch what duran was. 62-1 54 ko's and avenged his only blemish at his real weight class. Only fought the toughest, back when boxing wasn't the bullshit it's become. There is not doubt in my mind that he is the single greatest lightweight of all time.
Absolutely agree about the bs. All of the promotions, belts and divisions keeping the best fighters and bouts from being made so they could print more money. It literally stole the passion and reverence for me as a fan.
Almost 40 now but as a teen
I couldn't articulate what or why it was happening as a young man but I knew I was so frustrated and eventually disgusted certain fights wouldn't be made due to rival television brands and companies.
Roberto Duran
Total fights 119
Wins 103
Wins by KO 70
Losses 16
incredible record of all time 🐐 G.O.A.T
Cab drivers and TOUGH guy competition fighter's c+ fighter a major hype job!!
@@Ooohh-v3i Exactly, he's worth the hype. One of the all time greats for sure
@@Ooohh-v3i and yet today he's undeniably considered the greatest light weight of all time, 50 years later, the fighter of the decade of the 70's, one of the 4 kings of boxing, and had the greatest fight ever recorded.
Not cab drivers he beat some great competition @user-tk9yy2vz6z
What I like about Robert Duran is his honesty and sincerity. And he was on the side of the poor. He was Boxing World's Robin Hood. And he's the best boxer ever to live. For that reason, I rank him above Muhamed Ali. And joe Fraiser was the real Rocky.
Umm no. Was Gandhi an even better boxer? I think he did some light sparring
What about foreman?
Agree 100%
@@robertguinn5863Forman had the greatest and most impressive comeback but was not the greatest. He is a great though
In the early 70's I saw a Roberto Duran fight and that was the start of a journey. Maybe it's because him and I are the same age, regardless his tenacity, his will to prevail and acceptance of who the real adversary in life really was inspired me to this day. I lost track of how many videos I've watched of his fights, they are like a touchstone in life. Hand me my mouth piece!
Just finished. That comeback against Barkley was f*cking insane! LEGEND!
Yeah he redeemed himself from "nomas" that night imo. If I was from Panama I would of been so proud that day. 👍
He fought in the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's and 00's!! He fought until he was 50. But this excellent video covers the great period of Lightweight champion in 1972 (aged 21) to Middleweight champion in 1989 (aged 37). The majority of his losses were from aged 37-50!! Along with Tyson and Hagler, my favorite boxer of all time.
Duran and Hagler are my top two favorites. I could name many more from that era that would be up there as well but those two stand out.
and he had to quit because of a car accident, otherwise, he might still be fighting.
The greatest fighter of all time in my opinion. Too many people place emphasis on his fabulous 4 series of bouts, what people don’t realise is that he was already the greatest lightweight of all time before those guys even fought each other!!! 72-1 !!
He was also a lot smaller. People always throw him to the side just because lost to the other 3.
@@rico14 They don't realise or even ask themselves the question, if the other 3 were lightweights like Duran, how would they fare against him? In my opinion Duran beats them all on his best day.
Look at how Duran did against Hagler, the greatest lightweight ever moving up and giving the greatest middleweight of all time one hell of a close fight.
Duran is a super cool guy, met him in a bar in Panama called el chante a few years ago, and he was drinking beer and was quite the character. Truly one of the greats!
Love the respect to Duran's name. So many just remember him losing, but he should be remembered as someone who always came to fight
remember him losing? Only the Ray fans, Duran fans know his history, Ray is just a blip.
@@blite13 Boxing is full of casuals. They don't know anything about how tough Duran was
leonard getting a rematch that soon after the first fight is ridiculous but that's what he did: get unfair advantages based on his celebrity. i wish duran had beat leonard in the second fight too.
Literally walking from school and i see this. God bless you made my day better
Duran will always be in my top 5 in his prime.
Roberto Duran is not just a 'Hands of Stone' but also a 'Heart of Lion'. Watching his battle with Iran Barkley is like watching 'Rocky vs. Clubber Lang' in _Rocky 3_ (my favorite of all Rocky's).
Great respect to you Champ!🥇🏆🥊
Was lucky enough to see him beat Iran the Blade Barkley in February of 1989, for me it was his final masterpiece in a long HOF career.
That was one of the greatest fights I've ever seen.
Buddy I’m ecstatic you have made a video on Duran. He was before my time but hands down my favourite fighter ever in any combat sport. Very well done. Thank you for what you do.
This is awesome, thank you.
Physiologically, just look at the width of his clavicles (shoulder bones) in proportion to the size of his frame, he is a beast.
The torque he can create from his centre line with such broad bone structure accounts for the blows that 'dont look much' but still KO people.
You can't learn this type of power, you're either born with it or you'e not.
Kind of like Hearns's shoulder proportions and the power he generated.
Duran could throw with power from any angle, he had incredible balance.
No, Duran had incredible waist and knee movement and upper and lower body combination, making him extremely balanced on his feet but more importantly that allowed him to put the weight of his whole body on every punch, every jab and even most uppercuts. As for the shoulder, of course he had a strong and wide shoulder but that's very common in the lower weights
6:33 "Boom perfect timing"
Man oh man I have waited for this one......Duran was a mfn LEGEND....the way he strung together combos made it look wild and random but it was calculated and precise......another fantastic video from the best editor on TH-cam.......Mr. Vincent you are gold my man
A savage amongst savages. A warrior and a legend, of the highest order. ❤
Wow that combination against Barkley gave me chills. Simply awesome 👏🏼
He’s always been my favorite!!! Four championships in four different weight classes??? That’s insane!!! I didn’t know that, and I’m a big fan of his!!
Duran is abad man even at 71 I would run
Such an amazing era of boxing! Wish boxing was like this today! MOST Boxers today are more worried about staying undefeated and not fight the very best
Definitely brought tears to my eyes. Outstanding work. My dad is gonna love this video
A bloody legend, in every sense of the term...👊👊
Thank you for this. Easily my favorite fighter of all time. He had everything, Tenacity, Chin, Heart, Power, Meanness, and a vastly underrated defense. It was an honor to watch his career.
The lil kid at the 14:00 min mrk was epic. Had to see that speed a couple more times. Slow down the video and y'all will see. Great job Sir Vincent. Awesome documentary as always. Salute
I noticed that too and wondered if he boxed professionally later.
Hands of stone was no joke! Oh his best and most conditioned day, I don’t think there was anyone at lightweight or welterweight that could beat him! He had defense, handspeed, in fighting, intelligence, and a scary will to win! There wasn’t anything he didn’t have! So glad you made this about him. I have been waiting🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
@Black Iron Tarkus That’s not a loss to be ashamed of tbh
@Black Iron Tarkus
Yeah well in lightweight he was unbeatable, hearns reach was just too much
@Black Iron Tarkus ok, I can’t lie…hearns definitely had his way that night.
@Black Iron Tarkus LOL Hitman sent him to the next dimension.
@The Trash Patrol Duran was old, had just come off of beating Moore and almost taking Hagler's title. In no way should Duran of signed to fight Hearns after those 2 fights. At his age, he needed a couple of softer fights prior to Hearns. Promoters needed the Hearns vs Duran fight to set up the Hearns vs Hagler fight. Duran came into the fight unprepared and Hearns made him pay. If the Duran of Montreal had shown up, might have been a different story. Supposedly, Duran was partying in Miami and was drunk, one of Hearns people came up to Roberto and said he had a 100 grand in his briefcase and would give it to him if he signed to fight Tommy. Duran's drinking got him in trouble again. Duran took that fight for the money.
Excellent video. Duran was the best lightweight ever. I was at that fight in A.C. when Duran beat Barkley. I’d say about 80% of the crowd was for Duran.
as a lightweight, he was peerless -.-
Duran is under Sugar Ray Robinson for my vintage P4P list. Boxers who have been in more than 3 weight classes, you know that they're a real deal and a legend. One of the greatest.
I only discovered your channel recently Joseph.. & think I’ve watched over half of your videos already! Your work is an art in itself, bravo to you sir!
Roberto Duran is a legend and still love by everyone on this day what a great, fighter the hands of stone 🥊.
Incredible fighter. Brilliant documentary.
Duran was my dads favourite boxer. He was the one who introduced me and my older bro into boxing and we love it. Loved seeing people transform into stars, even getting into the ring ourselves trying to hit like Duran. This man is a legend outside of boxing.
Four Legends. They all did incredible things, but Duran produced magic at times. What a time for boxing.
Thank you for uploading this. One of the greatest 'of all time' no questions & to be honest one of my time five boxers of any era or weight division. Robert Duran was a monster and tactical fighter.
Best infighter in boxing history
Not one video has missed the "Perfect Timing" mark. You my friend are a genius we all strive to become lol
I’m Panamanian, from colon. This was so beautiful to watch I felt so proud 🥹 for my country wow what a legend 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦what a inspiration he was to the boxing world 🥊💪🏽❤️❤️🇵🇦Que Viva!!! Panama 🇵🇦
Roberto Duran. Legendary fighter. ATG!
I was so tired today from work but as soon as I opened up TH-cam and saw Joe Vincent and Roberto Duran I smiled! We need to get something on Aaron Pryor or Victor Galindez and I’ll die happy!
POUND FOR POUND, AT HIS PEAK, NO ONE ELSE WAS THIS GOOD. A TRUE WARRIOR !
If you could do a Julio Cesar Chavez video, you will have completed my favorite boxers of all time. You do amazing work and your documentaries on boxing are the absolutely best! Boom! Perfect timing!
I'd love to see a JCC documentary
Agreed
Maaaan Chavez was a beeeeast
im surprised he still hasnt made that video
Thanks!
Absolute Legend. The greatest lightweight champion ever. We will not see his like again!
Once Again!!! Joe Vincent is The G.O.A.T. of Sports Films!!!!!🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
He had those mean looking eyes that intimidated his opponents he was a natural bully thanks Jv for featuring Duran a boxing GOAT in his own rights
The absolute best sports documentary editor on TH-cam...The Great Joseph Vincent everyone 👏
There goes a saying: All human fame is limited.... Salute to the greatness of Roberto Duran..💪💖👍🙂
A fricking legend among G.O.A.T.'s!!!!
Pound for pound, this guy is the man. He hits hard ... very very hard and almost impossible to hit in his younger days.
You nailed it again Joe....One of my absolute favourite fighters of all time and top 3 of all time in my opinion. If he came in shape .... pretty much unbeatable.
The hands of stone a monster in the ring. Had it all strength speed footwork iron jaw and defense. Couldn’t be beat on his best day. Great video hope you see one of Mexican legend and all time great Julio Cesar Chavez soon
Boom! Perfect timing. Duran is one of my favorite fighters ever. Like they said in the documentary, wins and losses were secondary to how great the fights were.
Great documentary. Roberto Duran will be great for years and years. A hard-working boxer, persistent and courageous man. After the No mas he didn't care at all, and returned to do what made him famous: boxing to win. Congratulations Panama.
Never liked Duran as a fighter because of the sugar ray incident, but after watching this you can’t help but be in awe.
Roberto Duran Greatest Lightweight to ever live!!!!!!!
This is my favorite channel. This always puts a real smile on my face, this and Mr.Ballen never fail. Joe you are a blessing to me.
Duran has literally the eyes of a wolf..
Unbelievable fighting spirit!
Best sport documentaries on youtube! Many try to copy him, but nobody brings it home like Joseph Vincent !
I've been waiting for this one, the toughest boxer there ever was. thank you Joe for documenting yet another classic!
Roberto duran is in my opinion the best fighter in the world. I would love to see Duran vs Chavez. Sadly that fight never happened
Duran would've beat the shit of Chavez if both on their prime
Mayweather would dominate on points with both fighters!
@@ronaldguillermo09 not sure.
@@TheOriginalFrankMatthews no one at that time wanted to see “point wins”
I grew up watching all these fighters, Duran is a legend without a doubt, greatest era in boxing, even my Uncle agreed Dick McTaggart MBE, his record in the UK , ABA, 634 fights, lost 24,l won 610, another legend and a true gentleman
2 weeks before the Tommy Hearns fight he was here in Miami drinking and partying hard on night clubs,where I met him. His wild outside of the ring life took a lot of his natural ability as a fighter.
The footage of the barkley fight was absolutely unreal...what a vid this was🥊💣💥❤
Ive been waiting for this documentary for a while. Noticed there aren't many documentaries about this legendary fighter. Thanks Joseph Vincent!
That Joe Vincent voice! Gotta love it.
Duran's style was the perfect style to counter the dancing/running BS style of boxing. No boxer can be called to have a perfect style in boxing but perhaps Roberto's style was the closest to the perfection. Artur Beterbiev also has a very similar fighting/mauling style like Roberto Duran.
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nah artur cant move like duran... duran was savy too and his defence was beyond average
@@BLAHBLAH-po4wc great defensive fighters; SRL told Howard Cosell after their first fight; "he's not easy to hit" Vinny Paz stated that Duran was hard to hit as an old man I would hate to see what he is like when he was 25.
@@swmita im only 15 but i wished i would have loved to see him and other legends fight in their primes on the most amazing arenas in the world, I hope 1 day ill become like them in the ring!
@@BLAHBLAH-po4wc beautiful aspirations. Depending on your style that is most adaptive to the way you are boxing studying all of those great fighters is one way to learn the sweet science, and then from there adapt it to your own style that suits you best. I was for the most part always a boxing fan, my dad used to say there was never anyone like Sugar Ray Robison, he could do it all. However, my true love for the sport started when Bill Gallo a sports cartoonist and columnist was on a show evaluating the top three fighters of all time, in their respective weight division. When they got to the lightweight division, I think they gave Duran the nod for the top spot, AND this was long before his fight with SRL and anyone else in the higher weight divisions. Anyway, they showed this old black and white film clip of Duran fighting this Japanese fighter. In normal speed it looked like the Japanese fighter was all over Duran. It was happening too fast, then they showed it in slow motion where Duran was dodging almost every one of those punches, I think that counted off over 10 punches, then doing a move with what they later called the Waltz and did the same to his opponent. The difference is Duran connected with his punches. SRL in his interview with Howard Cosell after his 1st fight with Duran acknowledged that "Duran is not easy to hit" . SRL had an 8-inch reach advantage, extremely difficult to overcome. One of the best inside fighters the sport has ever seen, so good even Hagler was cautious. Anyway enjoy it for the art it is. Fighters to study and read up on in my opinion are Willy Pep, Harry Grebb, Marcel Cerdan more recently not so notable but overlooked great fighters in the smaller division would be Johnny Tapia, and a great we never really got to see his full potential was Salvador Sanchez.
Man I swear these documentaries gets me in my feelings. Another banger from Joe. Keep up the great work!
When I start my boxing career, I want none other than Joseph Vincent to do my documentary. Hats off to you my friend.
Have u started yet?
@@vicvega3614 actually I have.😌
@@raymondmathura9062 cool whats ur record and do u box under that name?
@@vicvega3614 R. Mitchell would be the name. But im still in the training phase. Havent even had my first fight yet
Finally yes!!!! You completed all of the kings. Thank you so much! You got me into this era of boxing and I’m glad you completed the story.
Wow great job this legendary fighter deserved nothing less.
Joe Vincent is the GOAT, But I'm coming for ya Joe!!
You've inspired me with your amazing work, as usual.
Prime Duran as a lightweight, was the greatest all-around fighter I've ever seen. Speed, power, heart, and a relentless killer instinct like no other.
Another brilliantly put together video Joe great stuff 👏
Another incredible short film. If any younger generations want to know about fighters from any era I’ll point them to this channel. Rock on Joe Vincent 🥊
I'm with bounty rogue cinaemax , almost broke my screen to watch. No joke Duran was a dude with legit heart. No matter what is said about his loses and total career , Roberto was a beast. No fux given, or taken.
A freaking masterpiece. Great work!!! What an honor it is to watch your videos. Thank you!!!
you know its crazy this is the only real what I would call Roberto Duran highlight... very uncovered fighter.
thank you so much for doing this, incredible watch the first time round, I'm watching this again for the 2nd time.
incredible fighter, incredible job by you.
2 weeks later and I'm here for the 3rd re-watch
Your videos are cutting edge, the documentaries so inspiring, Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran, Louis, McClellan, Tyson, Lewis....etc thanks so much for making me fall in love once more with the History of Boxing...their stories are true inspirations and your documentaries a blessing
That was the era of boxing that I enjoyed the most and I was lucky to meet Duran in Panama at his restaurant when I visited Panama in 2011. He showed me his lightweight championship belt and his classic fights were being played on TV in his restaurant. We had a long conversation about his career. I don't bother to spend time and money in boxing today because it is a travesty, and it doesn't come close to the era of boxing when Duran was in the game.